Checked 10 Oct 2026
Amazon Mechanical Turk 3.4
The original microtask crowdwork platform from Amazon, where workers complete small human intelligence tasks like data labeling, surveys, and content moderation. Requesters post batches and workers earn per task.
Good for AI trainers
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open in most countriesExcept Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- 2 ways to get paidAmazon gift cards, Bank transfer (US)
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Public companyNASDAQ: AMZN (Amazon)
- Since
- 2005 21 yrs
- Web rank
- #31,476 worldwide
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Amazon Mechanical Turk is a microtask platform where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Requesters pay fees, workers keep the listed reward, the minimum payout is No minimum, new workers have a 10-day hold before the first transfer, earnings are typically paid out scheduled transfers every 3, 7, 14 or 30 days and you can withdraw via Amazon gift cards and Bank transfer (US). Founded in 2005, Amazon Mechanical Turk is based in Seattle, Washington, United States and is publicly traded (NASDAQ: AMZN (Amazon)). It is available worldwide except Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria.
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What people actually earn on Amazon Mechanical Turk
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What changed
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3 updates · latest Sep 13, 2026
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
- Minimum payout added: No minimum, new workers have a 10-day hold before the first transfer source ↗
- Heads-up notice added: Amazon says Mechanical Turk is closing on September 30, 2026, so new workers should not sign up. source ↗
- Payout speed added: Scheduled transfers every 3, 7, 14 or 30 days source ↗
Every change we make to this listing, with the official page we checked. Recent updates across all platforms →
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We have 12 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
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- Social accounts
- What kind of platform it is
- Year founded
- Headquarters
- Fees
- Minimum payout
- How fast you get paid
- Withdrawal methods
- Join requirements
- Countries it accepts
- Real earnings figures
- Wikipedia or reference page
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on proof of earnings and access. Weaker on track record.
- FeesNot enough facts yet
- Getting paid3.0
- Access4.8
- Track record1.0
- Proof of earnings5.0
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Achievements
60 of 100 points from 8 of 14 achievements. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
How we check We need a figure for what earners are paid, earn typically, or how many people earn, with a link to the filing, pay page or study it came from.
Amazon Mechanical Turk $2/hr median (2018)
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Amazon Mechanical Turk Worker sign-up limited by country
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
Amazon Mechanical Turk free
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less+5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
Amazon Mechanical Turk No minimum, new workers have a 10-day hold before the first transfer
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Amazon Mechanical Turk Founded 2005
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago+5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Amazon Mechanical Turk Founded 2005
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings+5
Why it matters Listed companies publish audited accounts, so their finances and risks are public.
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Amazon Mechanical Turk NASDAQ: AMZN (Amazon)
Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified+15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
How we check Fees, payouts, minimum payout, who can join and the company details are all recorded from official pages.
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
Amazon Mechanical Turk Requesters pay fees, workers keep the listed reward
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Amazon Mechanical Turk Requesters pay fees, workers keep the listed reward
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
Amazon Mechanical Turk Scheduled transfers every 3, 7, 14 or 30 days
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Amazon Mechanical Turk.
Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Amazon Mechanical Turk #31,476 worldwide
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Can I join Amazon Mechanical Turk?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you are 18 or older and live almost anywhere.
You need a computer, reliable internet and a tax ID number. Your profile is reviewed before you start. The first payout comes within days.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Amazon Mechanical Turk accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
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Not open in- A computer
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- Sign upFree
- Quick profile or ID reviewBefore you can start
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutDays
Good to know: MTurk is closing on September 30 2026, so new workers should not sign up, and US persons living abroad were never supported.
Amazon Mechanical Turk's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
Apps and support
Mobile apps, help channels, awards and press
How Amazon Mechanical Turk compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Amazon Mechanical Turk is the only one of the 17 microtask sites we track that pays out via Amazon gift cards.
Compared with the microtask sites in our directory. See them all →
Is Amazon Mechanical Turk legit?
What we could verify about the company
Amazon Mechanical Turk is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2005 (21 years)
- Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States
- Publicly traded (NASDAQ: AMZN (Amazon))
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain mturk.com was registered in 2001 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #31,476)
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Amazon Mechanical Turk in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #31,476 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (mturk.com)
- Domain registered
- Oct 2001mturk.com, 25 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Amazon Mechanical Turk timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Amazon Mechanical Turk founded
Headquarters today: Seattle, Washington, United States
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Milestone
$2/hr median
Median hourly wage of about $2 among 2,676 MTurk workers doing 3.8 million tasks, per a peer-reviewed CHI 2018 study (Hara et al.).
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Milestone
4% above $7.25/hr
In the same peer-reviewed CHI 2018 study, only 4% of MTurk workers earned more than the US federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Amazon Mechanical Turk
How much does Amazon Mechanical Turk charge?
Amazon Mechanical Turk fees: Requesters pay fees, workers keep the listed reward.
How do you get paid on Amazon Mechanical Turk?
Amazon Mechanical Turk pays out via Amazon gift cards and Bank transfer (US). Minimum payout: No minimum, new workers have a 10-day hold before the first transfer. Timing: Scheduled transfers every 3, 7, 14 or 30 days.
Which countries is Amazon Mechanical Turk available in?
Worldwide except Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria.
How much do people earn on Amazon Mechanical Turk?
Median hourly wage of about $2 among 2,676 MTurk workers doing 3.8 million tasks, per a peer-reviewed CHI 2018 study (Hara et al.). Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Amazon Mechanical Turk legit?
Yes, Amazon Mechanical Turk is a real, operating platform: operating since 2005 (21 years), headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States and publicly traded (NASDAQ: AMZN (Amazon)). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Amazon Mechanical Turk alternatives?
Similar platforms include SproutGigs, Clickworker, Microworkers and Swagbucks. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Amazon Mechanical Turk alternatives
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SproutGigsA micro-jobs marketplace (formerly Picoworkers) where workers complete small online gigs posted by businesses. Withdrawals from a 5 dollar balance.
Fees Per-task micropayments, min $5sproutgigs.com
ClickworkerA German microtask platform where workers complete paid tasks like AI training data creation, surveys, text writing, and app testing. Sign-up is open and work happens in the browser or app.
Fees Per-task micropayments (~$3-14/hr effective)clickworker.com
MicroworkersA microtask marketplace where workers complete small online jobs like categorization, testing, and short research tasks. Tasks pay small amounts and add up toward a modest payout threshold.
Fees Per-task micropayments ($0.05-2 typical)microworkers.com
SwagbucksOne of the most popular rewards platforms, paying for surveys, watching videos, shopping, and games. Points redeem for PayPal cash or gift cards.
Fees Points redeemable for cash and rewardsswagbucks.com
TimeBucksA get-paid-to site with many earning options - surveys, content tasks, and engagement jobs. Pays weekly with a low minimum.
Fees Per-task micropayments, min $5timebucks.com
ProlificA research platform where participants get paid to take part in academic studies and surveys. Researchers set fair hourly rates and participants are matched by demographic screeners.
Fees Researcher-set rewards, minimum ~$8/hourprolific.com